Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam is much maligned by the Premier League fan-base ever since he burst onto the season for Blackpool in the 2010/11 season which earned him a move to Liverpool.
It seemed as though it would turn out to be an ideal switch for the Scotsman and he’d be a potential long-term replacement for Steven Gerrard, it quickly became apparent that wouldn’t be the case.
SEE MORE:
Stoke City FC news
(Video) Goal: Chelsea 1-1 Stoke City – Charlie Adam scores goal of the season contender from his own half
(Video) Goal: Chelsea take the lead against Stoke City as Eden Hazard converts from the spot
However, from wonder-strikes to truly outrageous challenges which have earned him red cards, Adam has had some considerable moments over the past few years.
We have decided to delve into the to archives to find his best five.
1. Charlie Adam vs Chelsea
It is only right to start with the moment which prompted this piece and quite possibly the best goal he’ll ever score in his career. Not only was the strike an outrageous one, but to do it against a side like Chelsea and, crucially, a ‘keeper like Thibaut Courtois, it was simply a once-in-a-lifetime moment.
2. Adam vs Alexis Sanchez
Arsenal have often been roughed up on their trips to Stoke City and it was no different on their last visit to the Britannia, only Adam might have taken it slightly too far. The midfielder seemed to perform some sort of wrestling move on Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez. He escaped punishment.
3. Charlie Adam vs the Championship 09/10
The Scotsman was the leading light behind Blackpool’s promotion campaign and this goal against Cardiff City in the Play-offs was a feature of his display which he carried onto the Premier League stage.
4. Charlie Adam’s aggressive nature
The former Liverpool man can be gracious on the ball at times, but is also equally prone to leaving a fair bit on a player as he did against Wolves’ Matt Doherty. What is more shocking is the fact that he escaped punishment for this too.
5. Charlie Adam hates Spurs
After a series of run-in with former Spurs winger Gareth Bale, Adam’s misdemeanours against the north London side continued with Aaron Lennon and Jan Vertonghen getting a taste of his medicine. What on earth have they done to him?